Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Age 76
James P. Lavella, Sr., age 76 of Murfreesboro, TN, formerly of Greensburg, PA, passed away on July 3, 2017. He was a native of Herminie, PA, and the son of the late Nunzio Robert and Dorothy D’Amico Lavella.
Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Saturday, August 5, 2017 at St. Paul Church.
He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Lavella, sons, James P. (Lori) Lavella, Jr. of Michigan, Justin F. (Joan Zoey) Lavella of Washington, D.C., daughter, Suzanne Lucas of Houston, TX, grandchildren, James III, Margaret, Jonathan, Andrew and Henry, brother, Joseph Lavella of Dillsburg, PA, sisters, Rosemary Slivensky of West Newton, PA, Lorraine Lavella of Elizabethtown, PA.
Mr. Lavella was a graduate of Sewickley High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh where he received his Bachelor of Science and a Master of Business Administration. After graduation, Mr. Lavella worked as an engineer and metallurgist for Kennametal in Latorbe, PA and Allegheny Technologies Inc. in Houston, TX, and Lavergne, TN, from which he retired in 2006. Mr. Lavella was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a Knight of Columbus fourth degree, and has been a happily retired fella for the last decade.
Memorials may be made in his memory to the Haiti Fund or the Organ Fund at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Murfreesboro, TN.
Visitation will be from 9:00 am Saturday, August 5, 2017 until time of Mass at St. Paul Church.
Worked with Jim at Teledyne in Lavergne, I had such high regards for him. He was a great Supervisor and friend. Moved away and thought of him often when I came back to Murfreesboro. Stevie you and family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joy Banks-Whitman
October 01, 2017 | Smithville, TN
I am so very sorry to learn of Jim's passing. We worked together at Kennametal and I have great memories...Blessings. Ardyth Hill
Ardyth Hill
July 13, 2017 | Pleasant Unity, PA
I am so very sorry to hear of Jim's passing. i enjoyed and cherished his friendship over the many years I knew and associated with him here in Houston, Texas. He had a great sense of humor, and i was always impressed with his unique knowledge regarding his profession and, in general, the world around ,him. He will be sorely missed. My very best regards and condolences to Stevie and the Lavella family.
Ron McCormick
July 08, 2017 | Sugar Land, TX
Sorry to hear about Jim. Grace Wallace
Grace Wallace
July 08, 2017 | Missouri City, TX., TX
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. IT WAS A BLESSING TO MET YALL AT IHOP. I ENJOYED SEEING YOU BOTH.. IHOP TEAM MBORO
JADE MOGREN
July 07, 2017 | MURFREESBORO, TN
Stephanie,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband passing. I will be thinking about you and you are in my prayers.
Diane Ragland
July 07, 2017 | Murf. Med. Clinic, TN
Justin, so sorry to hear about your dad. Hope you and your family grow together and heal quickly. See you soon I hope. --Scott
Scott Thomas
July 07, 2017 | Washington, DC
They say the stars in heaven are our loved ones shining down upon us... another great star has been added to the heavens. Jim was a person of great strength, courage and had a great heart. He truly will be missed but has left the many he has touched in some way with memories that will bring smiles and laughter as each day unfolds. God bless this great man.
Joe & Georgia Meshotto
July 05, 2017 | Murfreesboro, TN
